Warehouse / Box Truck Driver - Non CDL

PLANET AID INC•Huntingdon Valley, PA

3d•$20 - $22•Hybrid

About The Position

Planet Aid, a nonprofit organization that collects and recycles used textiles to protect the environment and support sustainable development in impoverished communities around the world, is seeking a full-time Warehouse/Driver. The position reports to the Operations Manager and combines warehouse work with transportation duties. The split between these duties depends on business needs and may vary with seasonal demand; moving between tasks may require flexibility in scheduling. Warehouse work includes unloading trucks; weighing and organizing carts, cages, or Cap Sack stands; sorting miscellaneous items; processing, packaging, bailing, and bagging donated materials; recycling; and keeping the work area clean. Transportation work involves driving trucks of various sizes, including box trucks up to 20 feet, along routes provided by Planet Aid; collecting donated clothing and shoes from host locations and donation bins; and maintaining clean sites by removing rubbish and unusable items. The role also involves forklift operation and the use of rolling carts, fork trucks, and manual labor. The schedule is four 10-hour weekday shifts, starting at 12:00 a.m. The position pays $22 per hour, paid weekly. Overtime and weekend hours may be requested to meet business needs.

Requirements

High school degree and one year of experience driving small commercial trucks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret maps and GPS technology.
Ability to complete paperwork accurately and understand the importance of detail.
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, supervisors, and employees.
Ability to read, speak, write, and understand basic English.
Ability to interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, background check, and DOT physical.
Good driving record without major incidents and meeting Planet Aid's insurability standard.
Ability to operate a large box truck in congested metropolitan areas.
Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours when requested to meet business needs.
Ability to work in traffic and weather conditions according to pickup locations.
Ability to follow directions and demonstrate a can-do attitude.
Ability to drive for sustained periods within DOT standards, stand for long periods, and frequently walk.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and regularly push up to 300 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, depth perception, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Unload trucks and assist with loading and unloading materials from company trucks and contractors.
Weigh carts, cages, or Cap Sack stands and organize weighed carts in designated areas.
Sort and organize miscellaneous items and process donated materials for efficient packaging, baling, bagging, shipment, recycling, and storage.
Maintain a clean work area by emptying garbage cans, clearing broken glass or debris, and sweeping daily.
Operate forklifts and use rolling carts, fork trucks, and manual labor to move materials.
Drive trucks of multiple sizes, including box trucks up to 20 feet, to transport materials from host locations to Planet Aid business units.
Service designated donation bins and routes daily, collecting bagged and loose clothing and shoes in and around the bins.
Clean donation sites and collect and dispose of rubbish and unusable items in and around the bins.
Drive safely and efficiently, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and guidelines.
Provide professional customer service and communicate verbally with customers.
Report problems and safety concerns to management.
Follow directions, adhere to and enforce safety procedures, and perform associated or related job functions as needed.